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The Parti Québécois has won Canada's Quebec provincial election, securing a minority government and returning to power after years out of office. Party leader has pledged to hold a third referendum on Quebec's independence from Canada in the coming years, reviving a long-dormant debate over the province's status. The result adds a fresh challenge to Canadian national unity, coming at a time when Ottawa is also navigating trade tensions with Washington. Analysts note the win reflects renewed nationalist sentiment in the French-speaking province, though a referendum would still require years of political groundwork before being called.